Title: Solution processing of 2D materials: status and prospect

Abstract: We will provide an overview on the upscaling our industrial, scalable, reliable, and inexpensive production of 2D materials, involving a balance between final product quality and ease of fabrication. We will show the efficiency of the manufacturing of high-quality 2D materials by wet-jet milling and the path towards industrial production.

Afterward, we will provide an overview on a few key applications of the as-produced 2D materials in energy related applications

Title: Delivering graphene-based electronic devices commercially at scale

Abstract: Arguably the biggest challenge for graphene electronics is how to make it at scale. Paragraf is the first company in the world to produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes by depositing graphene directly onto target substrates. The result is wafer scale, low defect level, contamination free, monolayer graphene suitable for electronic applications. This talk will go through the work involved in developing Paragraf’s graphene-based devices and provide an overview of their state-of-the-art products for sensing applications.

Title: GrapheneBio-based Reduced Graphene Oxide

Bio: Bright Day Graphene AB is a Swedish start-up that has developed a production method for making reduced graphene oxide from lignin, a residual product from the paper and pulp industry. This gives a graphene material that is biobased and with features that is optimised for energy storage (conductive additive in batteries). Other applications such as additives in biobased adhesives, printed barriers, antifouling surfaces and more has successfully been tested. In this talk I will tell you more about our material and the road ahead towards scaling-up  industrialization being a part of a so called Green Industrial Symbiosis.

Title:A novel agile route towards Graphene like Graphite Carbon Structures

Title: Innovative Waste Management for Sustainable Graphene and Thermoplastic Solutions

Abstract: Global waste management faces significant challenges, with increasing plastic and thermoset waste contributing to environmental harm. This work addresses these challenges by transforming thermoset and thermoplastic wastes into high-value carbon nanomaterials of graphene and its derivatives, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling. By utilizing the hydrocarbon content in plastic, rubber, and biomass waste, sustainable graphene is developed through innovative techniques that control carbon atom arrangements with the patented technology. Herein, Euronova, Sabancı Univeristy’s company, integrates graphene derived from waste sources into thermoplastic formulations to provide innovative and sustainable material solutions. By combining graphene with recycled polymers, natural fibers, recycled carbon fibers, and 2D additives, Euronova develops advanced compound formulations that replace traditional glass fiber-reinforced compounds and metal parts. These formulations offer enhanced mechanical properties, reduced weight, and improved environmental performance, making them ideal for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. The approach not only addresses waste management challenges but also promotes the circular economy by replacing non-recyclable materials with eco-friendly, high-performance composites. In addition, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is applied throughout, ensuring circular economy goals are met, greenhouse gas emissions are minimized, and green graphene finds widespread use in various industries.

Bio: Dr. Emad Alhseinat is an Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Khalifa University. Since being appointed as Assistant Professor at KU in 2016, he has managed to attract internal and external research grants that total more than AED 6.7 Million as a principal investigator (PI). Dr. Alhseinat has established his lab in novel separation processes for water treatment and desalination at KU. Dr. Alhseinat has filed five patents with KU and published several scientific journal papers in high-impact Journals, i.e., Water Research, Desalination, Chemical Engineering, Separation and Purification Technology, Electrochimica Acta, and Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

Dr. Alhseinat is currently an active member of the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) and the Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS) at KU. His research efforts are focused on solving the problem of freshwater shortage in arid regions by improving the efficiency of water desalination and treatment processes and creating innovative and sustainable solutions.

Title: Graphene Oxide in Water treatment beyond desalination: the example of Graphisulfone®

Abstract: Graphene, especially in the form of graphene oxide (GO) or graphene-based membranes, has generated significant expectations in the field of desalination due to its exceptional properties that could be exploited to enhance permeability, selectivity, efficiency, stability and to reduce fouling. Beyond the applications in desalination, that are still at research phase, the use of GO in water treatment could benefit also of graphene oxide property to capture emerging contaminants. In the last 3 years during Graphil spearhead project (funded by UE in the framework of the Core3 of the Graphene Flaghsip), GO was introduced into hollow fiber polymeric membranes, to confer them adsorptive properties towards emerging contaminants. The new composite Graphisulfone® demonstrated superior removal capabilities for various contaminants, including heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Cr (III)) and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), outperforming traditional. Our experience highlighted the potential of graphene oxide to address emerging contaminants in water treatment, providing a versatile and robust solution for enhanced drinking water treatment. These membranes combine ultrafiltration and adsorption capabilities, offering a simplified and efficient solution for water purification. Importantly, the study confirmed that the release of GO from the membranes into treated water was negligible, ensuring safe use for drinking water applications.

Bio: Manager of the Medica Lab and Intellectual Property at Medica SpA, Coordinator of research projects including LIFE REMEMBRANCE (EU LIFE Program) and Graphil (SH1 Core3 Graphene Flagship, Horizon 2020).

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology after a degree in Medical Biotechnology.

Extensive knowledge of hollow fiber membranes, filters and devices for hemodialysis and water filtration, of their production processes and of membrane characterization and analysis. Verification and validation testing on filters and membranes. Experience in patent management.

Author of numerous scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Co-inventor in patents in the field of filtration and biotechnology.

Title: Unlocking the industrial potential of graphene

Abstract: Since its founding, Graphmatech has worked on making graphene more accessible and applicable to industry, by developing graphene composites that offer solutions to industrial problems. Graphmatech has managed to identify areas where graphene can outperform existing solutions, with a focus on sustainability and the green transition. Graphmatech’s products outperform existing solutions in terms of electrical conductivity, gas permeation barrier and mechanical properties. The developed technologies appeal to a wide range of users, ranging from products for large-scale production which accommodate industrial needs, to cutting edge technologies for additive manufacturing (AM) suitable for small-scale production and research. Examples of Graphmatech’s solutions include coated polymer and metal particles for powder-based AM techniques, composite polymer filaments for 3D printing, functional polymer composite masterbatches and metal coated powders for HIP.

Title: GRAPHENE: FROM GALILEI TO NEW BLUE ECONOMY

Abstract: Winning the challenge of sustainability is crucial for society and in particular realities with a large environmental, social and economic impact. It is essential to reduce waste and use materials with a lower environmental impact that require less energy.

Graphene will allow us to have products and applications for industrial and/or commercial use with organisational models aimed at the transition to the circular economy.

The characteristics of graphene fully represent the principles of Galilei and the New Blue Economy which are inspired by a master who has more than 4.5 billion years of experience: the fundamental laws of Nature.

Bio: Viney studies methods to orient 2D nanomaterials under the guidance of assoc. Prof. Roland Kádár. Magnetic fields are used to align 2D materials in the desired orientation direction. The developed method is further used to enhance polymer-based composites' thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Moreover, his work also focuses on studying the antibacterial properties of the aligned composite. Viney Ghai is working with Vinnova Competence Centre ‘2D material-based technology for industrial applications’ (2D-TECH) to develop the technology which will help in various industrial applications of Graphene and other related 2D nanomaterials.